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How to Become a LawyerTue, 18 Jun 2013 07:15:39 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6How to Be a Worker’s Compensation Lawyerhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-lawyer/
http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-lawyer/#commentsTue, 02 Nov 2010 21:01:59 +0000Erica Appletonhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/?p=268A worker’s compensation attorney specializes in accidents that occur at the workplace and helps clients get financial compensation from their employers or insurance companies.

Employers have no obligation to pay compensation if the accident resulted from employee error and the employer followed all worker’s safety regulations. But often employers will try to avoid paying worker’s compensation even when the accident did not result from employee error. The worker’s compensation attorney makes sure his clients’ receive whatever compensation to which they have entitlement.

1. Get ready to work as a lawyer from an early age. Develop your verbal and writing skills and prepare for a lot of studying, work and some difficult exams along the way. Read the profile of a successful law school candidate on the Law Schools Admission Council’s website at http://www.lsac.org/.

2. Earn a Bachelor’s degree from a reputable college or university. You don’t have to graduate at the top of your class, but you should get good grades and finish with at least a satisfactory GPA. Law schools will look at your school records from college and even high school. If you’re serious about a future as a lawyer, take school seriously.

4. You can search for law schools according to different criteria. Perhaps you want to go to a law school close to home, or maybe you want to apply to a school that will accept your GPA/LSAT combination. You can find the complete list of accredited schools on the ABA website (http://www.abanet.org/) or on the website for the Law School Admission Council (http://www.lsac.org/).

5. Once admitted to law school, you will learn basic things about the legal system in the first part of your studies. You will also learn how to write, think and act as a lawyer. In the second half of your studies, choose those courses that will train you to work as a worker’s compensation attorney.

6. Find a worker’s compensation attorney in your area and discuss the possibility of a summer internship or even getting a part-time job in her office. If you get some work experience to round out your studies, you will have greater chances of getting a job after graduation.

7. Graduate from three years of law school (or five in a part-time program) and earn your degree.

8. Prepare for the bar exam. Some lawyers consider the bar examination one of the most difficult exams of their lives. Take a few weeks or even months to prepare and contact the bar association in your state to find out details about registering for and taking the examination.

9. Obtain your license and start practicing law. Get a job as a worker’s compensation attorney at a law firm that deals with worker’s compensation cases.

]]>http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-lawyer/feed/2157How to Be a Trustmark Claim Lawyerhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-trustmark-claim-lawyer/
http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-trustmark-claim-lawyer/#commentsTue, 02 Nov 2010 20:56:35 +0000Erica Appletonhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/?p=261Trustmark, an insurance company that offers long-term disability coverage, has found itself the target of claims that it does not pay out insurance claims and has involvement in unjust legal practices.

A Trustmark claim attorney can help clients find out if they are victims of these unjust practices and then take the matter to court. The Trustmark claim attorney can also negotiate with the company to get financial compensation for damages and losses.

1. You will find no shortcuts to realizing your dream of working as a lawyer. You will need a college education and a law school degree to have a career as a licensed Trustmark claim lawyer. If you don’t yet hold a Bachelor’s degree, enroll in an undegraduate program as soon as possible. If you finished your undergraduate studies years back, don’t worry about the interim. Law schools tend to admit more and more students with different backgrounds who have life and work experience.

2. Take the LSAT test. The Law School Admission Council organizes the test in hundreds of locations across the country four times each year. The registration fee is $136, but you will also have to spend some money on preparation materials. Don’t take the LSAT lightly, as the score you get will prove an important component in your application file.

3. Apply to law school. You can find a list of American Bar Association-approved law schools and related entry requirements on the Law School Admission Test’s website at http://www.lsac.org/. If you have a hard time making a choice, talk to a pre-law adviser or attend law school recruitment forums.

4. Gain acceptance to law school. You will have a fixed curriculum for the first year of law school, but afterwards you can choose your area of specialization. Take courses in insurance law and brief cases that deal with Trustmark claims to get a solid background for your future as a Trustmark claim attorney. Work on improving your negotiation skills. If your school does not offer negotiation classes, get books and learn how to get the best deals for your future clients.

5. Finish three years of law school, get your degree, and prepare for the bar exam in your state. Contact the bar association to find out about bar exam dates, fees and paperwork you need to fill out. Take the exam seriously, as most law school graduates find it challenging.

6. Advertise yourself as a Trustmark claim attorney on the Internet and find law firms in your area that handle these types of cases. Contact the American Bar Association and ask it to include you in its online lawyer database as a Trustmark claim attorney. Your clients will expect results from you, but a friendly attitude will also help you get recommended and gain more clients over time.

Four percent of all auto accident injuries involve commercial trucks, and one out of eight traffic-related deaths occur in truck accidents. Trucks are larger than other cars, which explains why in most accidents that involve trucks the drivers or passengers of smaller vehicles suffer injuries or death. A truck accident attorney offers legal counseling and representation to victims of truck accidents or their families. The experience and knowledge of a specialized truck accident attorney can help clients get compensation and get the people responsible for the accident punished according to the law.

1. Finish four years of university or college and obtain your degree. An undergraduate degree remains a prerequisite for applying to most American Bar Association-approved law schools.

2. Register for and take the Law School Admission Test, a pre-law test designed to evaluate the skills of future law students. You will need a satisfactory score to get into any law school.

3. Make a list of law schools you would like to attend. Although online law schools exist, understand that the American Bar Association does not approve these. Most states will not allow you to take the bar exam with a degree from an online law school—although California does. If you want to make sure a state will recognize your law degree, apply to law schools the American Bar Association approves. You can choose from any of the 199 ABA-accredited law schools, giving you ample choice.

4. A strong law school application file will include schools records; a good GPA and a high LSAT score; and letters of recommendation, statements of motivation and a resume that includes extracurricular activities and community work. Send your completed application file to the law school or schools of your choice.

5. Use the summer in between you undergraduate and graduate studies to get some work experience. Don’t worry if you can’t find a job in a law firm. Any office work will rev up your resume.

6. Use you years in law schools to specialize as a truck accident attorney. Take courses in personal injury law and traffic law, and brief cases related to truck accidents on your own time. Individual study proves very important in law school, especially if you hope to get a job in the field after graduating.

7. Find a law firm that takes truck accident cases and ask for an internship opportunity. Work closely with a truck accident attorney to gain experience and get an idea of what your job will consist.

8. Upon graduation from law school, you’ll get your Juris Doctor degree.

9. Contact the bar association in your state to find out how to register for the bar exam and what fees you will have to pay. Take a few weeks to review state and federal law. The bar exam usually proves difficult, and some lawyers need to take it several times before receiving their license.

]]>http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-truck-accident-lawyer/feed/2005How to Be a Traffic Lawyerhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-traffic-lawyer/
http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-traffic-lawyer/#commentsTue, 02 Nov 2010 19:30:29 +0000Erica Appletonhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/?p=251A traffic attorney helps clients deal with traffic violations and can assist them in reducing penalties or keeping their licenses.

A traffic attorney can help with traffic violations such as speeding, running a red light, reckless driving or seatbelt infractions. Even if traffic violations are small, they add up over time and can lead to losing your license. A traffic attorney can represent the client in court and negotiate so the client avoids serious charges by retaking driving school, for example.

1. A college or university education remains a prerequisite for a future career as a lawyer. Complete four years of undegraduate studies, major in any field you want, and earn your degree.

2. Take the LSAT test. You can get a high score in the Law School Admission Test if you practice a lot beforehand. Take advantage of any of the many preparation materials available, sign up for a prep course, and/or take an online mock exam to evaluate your level of proficiency. Obtain a high LSAT score, especially if you plan to apply to a top law school.

3. Most law schools offer a standard package of courses. In order to work as a traffic attorney, you don’t have to go to a prestigious law school. You must, however, study during law school and work as a serious and results-oriented attorney afterward. Select a few law schools to which to apply, gather all the documents necessary, and send in your application. The deadlines differ from law school to school, but most have them in December. You will start law school the following fall if accepted.

4. Make a plan to finance your postgraduate program. Law school tuition fees are usually high, and you’ll also need money for housing, food and so on. If you have good undegraduate academic results, consider applying for grants or scholarships. Check the website of the law school you want to attend and see if it offers any type of financial aid. Bare in mind that you will probably not have time to work a job while in law school. If you’re not eligible for a scholarship, apply for federal and private student loans.

5. Take law school seriously; otherwise you’ll have a hard time passing exams. Complete all the assignments you get and join study groups. Ask your teachers what courses you should take in order to specialize as a traffic attorney.

6. Work during the summers. Find a job in a law firm and, if possible, try to find a traffic attorney with whom to work. Do any kind of office work available. What’s important at this point is to start building your resume and get a glimpse of your future career.

7. After you finish law school and earn your degree, you have to pass the bar exam in your state to work as a practicing lawyer.

8. Many people need an attorney but don’t know where to look for one, so they turn to the Internet. Find lawyer directories and list yourself as a traffic attorney in your state.

]]>http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-traffic-lawyer/feed/2149How to Be a Trademark Lawyerhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-trademark-lawyer/
http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-trademark-lawyer/#commentsTue, 02 Nov 2010 19:28:14 +0000Erica Appletonhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/?p=247A trademark attorney works as a lawyer who specializes in trademark law.

A trademark attorney has the responsibilities of offering legal advice on trademark matters, filing applications to register trademarks, and handling trademark rejections or invalidations. Trademark attorneys also represent clients in infringement cases. Though the job seems similar to that of a patent attorney, a trademark attorney does not have to pass an examination with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Any attorney who has passed the bar exam in any state can represent clients in front of the USPTO.

1. Earn you Bachelor’s degree in any major area of study you want. You can choose business, marketing, history or liberal arts, as this choice won’t affect your future as a trademark attorney. While patent attorneys usually have an educational background in science or engineering, this is not the case for trademark lawyers. Get good grades and make sure you have a satisfactory GPA at the end of your undergraduate studies.

2. In your senior year, study for and take the LSAT. The LSAT score will prove an important component of your admission file, so take your time to study, buy prep materials and take the test more than once if necessary. You can sit for the test four times a year at hundreds of locations, and it costs $136 to register. The Law School Admission Council will send your test results to the law school or schools to which you want to apply. If you register online at the LSAC website (http://www.lsac.org/), you will receive the results by email. If not, you have to contact the institution by phone or mail three weeks after taking the test.

3. Talk to a pre-law adviser to get some guidance on choosing a few law schools to which to apply. You can also attend law school recruitment events wherein you will have the chance to meet law school representatives and get more information on admission requirements and curriculum.

4. Apply to law school. You will find out if the admissions committee gave you a favorable decision a couple of months after sending in your application, and then you’ll start law school the following fall. Use the summer before starting law school to gain some work experience.

5. Law school involves a challenging postgraduate program for most students. You’ll have to read a lot and will receive assignments on a daily basis. Work hard and you’ll finish law school successfully. Take courses on trademark law and get advice from your teachers about how to become a trademark attorney.

6. Finish law school and register for the bar examination. You can work as a trademark attorney and represent clients in front of the USPTO with a lawyer’s license obtained in any state.

7. Most trademark attorneys begin their career by getting a job in a firm that specializes in trademark matters. Some firms of patent attorneys have a special department for trademark work as well.

]]>http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-trademark-lawyer/feed/2059How to Be a Tax Lawyerhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-tax-lawyer/
http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-tax-lawyer/#commentsTue, 02 Nov 2010 19:25:25 +0000Erica Appletonhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/?p=244Everyone is subject to taxes, so tax attorneys stay in great demand. A tax attorney understands the complexities of tax law and helps clients with their tax problems and in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

A tax attorney offers assistance with preparing for an audit from the IRS and provides advice on how to avoid an audit. Tax lawyers also deal with liens, personal debt, real estate and inheritance issues. Companies and individuals hire tax attorneys to avoid penalties for failing to pay taxes and not abiding by the law because of lack of legal knowledge.

1. Get a college or university education. Though most schools say they will admit students with any educational background, think of your future career as a tax attorney when choosing your major. You will deal with the intricate world of taxes, so choosing a major in business can work in your favor. While doing your undergraduate studies, take public speaking classes and develop your writing skills. Graduate and earn your Bachelor’s degree.

2. Prepare for the LSAT. The Law School Admission Test, administered by the Law School Admission Council, offers law schools a common ground for evaluation of prospective students. The LSAT has five sections: logical reasoning, reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, an unscored section and a writing sample. Most of the sections involve multiple choice questions, and you’ll have 35 minutes to complete them—except for the writing sample, which you have to complete in 30 minutes. You need to get used to the types of questions you’ll face beforehand in order to get a good score. Purchase study materials and take a few months to prepare.

3. Get into law school. Most law schools will look at your school records, GPA and LSAT score. Some schools also ask for letters of recommendation, essays or short answer questions, extracurricular activities and community work. Ensure you fill in all the necessary forms, attach other required documents, and pay the application fee. Do all this before the established deadline. Most law schools will not accept incomplete files or applications sent after the deadline.

4. The law school will most likely have a “fixed” curriculum for the first half of your studies. Once you can choose your courses, go for tax law and everything related to the profession of tax attorney. Your teachers can offer you guidance if you need it. Understand that you will have to study a lot to pass exams.

5. You will graduate from law school after three years in a full-time program or after four or five years in a part-time program. If you graduate from an American Bar Association-approved law school, you’ll have the right to sit for the bar exam in your state. Once you pass the bar exam, you can work as a certified lawyer and look for a job as a tax attorney. Send in your resume to local law firms and practice patience.

]]>http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-tax-lawyer/feed/2106How to Be a Tax Fraud Lawyerhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-tax-fraud-lawyer/
http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-tax-fraud-lawyer/#commentsTue, 02 Nov 2010 19:23:03 +0000Erica Appletonhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/?p=241Any person or entity—whether a company or individual—can find him or itself the target of the IRS.

A tax fraud attorney represents clients accused of or under investigation for sales tax fraud, tax evasion or failure to file tax returns, failute to pay employees’ payroll withholding tax, filing false returns, failing to report offshore bank accounts or international income, and much more. Tax fraud cases sometimes get mixed with other criminal charges, such as money laundering, embezzelment, business fraud and public corruption. A tax fraud attorney usually works together with financial advisers and represents clients in negotiations with taxing authorities.

1. A tax fraud attorney has to understand finances. You can take any major you want in college, but you should consider majoring in business or accounting. These will give you the educational background you will need in your future law career. A major in business also stands among the traditional educational backgrounds for entering law school.

2. Complete four years of undergraduate studies and get good grades. Law schools will look at your school records and will favor students with high GPAs. Earn your Bachelor’s degree and register for the LSAT.

3. The Law Schools Admission Test will test your abilities to have success as a law student. The test has five multiple-choice questions and a writing sample. Take it very seriously and enroll in a preparation course. This can prove expensive, but it will be worth your investement if it increases your score.

4. Submit all your application documents to the Law School Admission Council’s website. The organization will send in your applications to the law schools of your choice. Check out the curriculum of the law schools and find out which ones offer a good education for a future tax fraud attorney. Favor those law schools that give students the opportunity to do legal internship programs.

5. Get into law school and start working hard. Do all your homework and either study a lot on your own or join study groups. Your teachers will expect you to answer any question at any time during the courses, so prepare yourself well. Attaining a career as a lawyer takes a lot of work, so don’t lose sight of your goal.

6. Try to secure a part-time job or internship in the office of a tax fraud attorney. Complete your studies by getting some hands-on experience.

7. Earn your Juris Doctor degree.

8. Register for and pass the bar exam. If you studied a lot in school, you likely won’t have many problems passing the exam. However, you should take a few weeks to review state and federal law. Understand that each state has a different bar exam, so make sure you get the right study materials.

9. Get you license and launch your career as a tax fraud lawyer. Contact the American Bar Association (http://www.abanet.org/) and ask the organization to list you as a tax fraud attorney in its online database. Also check the site’s online career center resources to get advice about how to start off as a fresh-out-of-school lawyer.

]]>http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-tax-fraud-lawyer/feed/2232How to Be a Software Lawyerhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-software-lawyer/
http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-software-lawyer/#commentsTue, 02 Nov 2010 19:21:15 +0000Erica Appletonhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/?p=238A software attorney work as an expert in the field of electronic rights and issues.

The software industry continues to expand at a rapid pace, and software law thus stands as a relatively new branch in the legal system. The demand for software lawyers will continue to increase. A software attorney offers assistance and representation to software developers of software users. The Internet and software industry continue to grow on a daily basis, and people therefore often find themselves confused as to which rules they must obey. A software attorney can give a helping hand to either companies or individuals when it comes to drafting documents or working as an adviser or mediator in disputes.

1. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses. In order to have a career as a lawyer, you have to have good writing and verbal skills. As a software attorney, you’ll need to learn fast because of the rapidly growing industry as well as have a technical mind.

2. Follow an undergraduate program focused on computer science or engineering. You can get into law school with basically any undergraduate educational background, but you need to prepare for your particular specialization. A software attorney has to understand both the legal and technical aspects of the matters at hand. Get your undergraduate degree and make sure you finish with a good GPA.

3. Take the LSAT test. The test examines your critical thinking, problem solving and reasoning skills. The exam also has a writing section. In a span of about 30 minutes, you’ll have to write a concise and persuasive essay that proves you have good writing skills. Prepare for the LSAT for a few months in advance.

4. Apply to more than one law schools. Admission to law school can prove tough, as so very many people apply. Increase your chances of starting your law studies as soon as possible by giving yourself more options. Gather everything you need before the established deadlines and send in your application files. The majority of law schools have admission deadlines in December for those who want to start studying the following fall.

5. The first year of law school includes basic courses on the legal system and in fields such as constitutional or criminal law. Most schools will not let you customize your curriculum in the first part of your studies. In the second part, however, you can focus on your area of specialization. Take all the applicable courses that will train you for a career as a software attorney.

6. Undertake summer internships and keep up to date with the developments in the software industry while in school.

7. Graduate law school and earn your JD degree. Every state has its own bar exam. You’ll have to review federal and state law before the exam. The bar exam is generally very difficult, so make sure you prepare for this final step in your formal education as a lawyer.

8. Pass the bar exam. As soon as you get your license as a lawyer, you can go about looking for a job and getting clients.

]]>http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-software-lawyer/feed/1114How to Be a Social Security Lawyerhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-social-security-lawyer/
http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-social-security-lawyer/#commentsTue, 02 Nov 2010 19:18:06 +0000Erica Appletonhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/?p=235A social security attorney understands the social security system, knows who has benefit entitlement, and helps individuals file an appeal if they believe the government has wrongfully denied social security benefits.

People must go through a specific procedure to find out whether they can receive social security or not. Though some hire a social security attorney to help from the beginning of the process, most get an attorney when they receive notice of denial of the request. If denied benefits, people can appear in front of a judge; alternately, they can later have a hearing in federal court. A social security attorney has to understand everything about retirement benefits, disability benefits, supplemental income and survivor benefits.

1. It will take you seven to nine years of undergraduate and graduate studies to become a lawyer. The first step to take is to enroll in a college or university, graduate and earn your Bachelor’s degree. Law schools don’t prefer one major over another in most cases. In order to have a career as a social security attorney, you can have any education background—as long as you’ve completed your undergraduate studies. A good GPA helps as well.

2. Go to the website of the Law School Admission Council (http://www.lsac.org/) and register for the Law School Admission Test, known as the LSAT. It costs $136 to take the test, and more if you purchase study materials and take a preparation test. You should take all the steps to get yourself as well-prepared as possible because your LSAT score will play an important part in determining whether law schools admit you or not.

3. Choose an American Bar Association-approved law school. You can find the list of ABA accredited law schools on the LSAC website or on the website of the American Bar Association (http://www.abanet.org/). Most bar associations will not let you take the bar exam—necessary to become a licensed lawyer—if you don’t have a degree from an ABA-approved law school. One of the exceptions is the state of California, which also accepts law graduates from online law schools.

4. Apply to law school, making sure you meet all established requirements. Law schools usually have a long list of admission criteria, typically including a minimum GPA and LSAT score as well as essays, letters of recommendation, and so on.

5. Go to law school for three years if you enroll in a full-time program or up to five years if in a part-time program. Focus on becoming a social security attorney by learning about the laws and regulations governing the social security system.

6. Graduate law school and take the bar exam. You will have to pay some fees and fill in a lot of paperwork to take the examination. Contact the bar association in your state to find out more.

7. Once you pass the bar exam, you can work as a practicing social security attorney.

]]>http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-social-security-lawyer/feed/1798How to Be a Zyprexa Lawyerhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-zyprexa-lawyer/
http://www.lawyerscareers.com/how-to-be-a-zyprexa-lawyer/#commentsSun, 31 Oct 2010 21:08:00 +0000Erica Appletonhttp://www.lawyerscareers.com/?p=274The FDA originally approved Zyprexa, an antipsychotic drug, for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

The drug eventually found itself pulled from the market because of the severe side effects it causes. A Zyprexa attorney specializes in representing patients who suffered physical and/or psychical damage after receiving Zyprexa treatment. A Zyprexa attorney usually takes a claim to court and seeks financial compensation from the manufacturer of Zyprexa.

1. Attend college or university and earn your Bachelor’s degree after completing four years of undergraduate studies. There exists no “right major or minor for law school; just go for the field of study you like—whether business or liberal arts—and keep a good overall grade point average.

2. Take the LSAT test while in your senior year of college or immediately after graduating. Take studying for the LSAT seriously, as your score will prove of crucial importance in your application file. The LSAT is not necessarily a difficult test, but you have to practice for months to ensure a high score. Beside five multiple choice sections, you will also have to write an essay on the day of the test. Your writing sample should be concise, informative and persuasive.

3. Apply to law school and make a plan to finance your studies. You should aim high when choosing a law school, but you should also make some safe choices.

4. Going to law school proves expensive. Tuition fees remain high, and most law students cannot afford to pay them and also cover living expenses. Consider securing a student loan or apply for a scholarship if you have excellent school records and great recommendation letters from former teachers.

5. Law school, a postgraduate program, lasts for three years if you go full time and up to five years if you go part time. Do all your homework and prove to your teachers that you are always prepared. Law schools exams prove difficult, and only by doing your assignments day by day can you get good results.

6. Get involved in extracurricular activities. Write for your school’s journal. Analyze Zyprexa-related cases in your articles and add them to your resume. This will increase your chances of getting a job as a Zyprexa attorney after graduating.

7. Read medical studies and journals about Zyprexa. A Zyprexa attorney has to fully understand and handle both the legal and medical parts of her cases. Your clients will expect you to understand what they’re going through and have expertise in the field. You won’t have time to gain all that knowledge between cases.

8. Graduate from law school and earn your Juris Doctor degree.

9. Register for the bar exam in your state. Thoroughly prepare for the test by reviewing everything you’ve learned in your three years of school. Pass the test and get your license. You can now start working as a Zyprexa attorney.